Luis de la Fuente set for new Spain contract extension through to 2030
Following Spain's 2026 World Cup triumph, the RFEF has opened contract extension talks with head coach Luis de la Fuente until the 2030 tournament.
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has formally initiated contract extension talks with head coach Luis de la Fuente following his historic success in guiding La Roja to their second World Cup title in 2026.
The 65-year-old manager is currently tied to the national team until 2028, but the federation is determined to secure his services through to the 2030 tournament, which Spain will co-host alongside Portugal and Morocco. RFEF president Rafael Louzan confirmed that negotiations are already underway, citing the coach's leadership and humility as key factors in the team's recent success.
I think it is something Luis deserves and we are working on it. We are going to work on it now, and in fact we are already doing so, to extend his contract, which currently runs until 2028, so that we can take it beyond or around 2030 because he has to be part of it. Rafael Louzan
The push to secure De la Fuente's future coincides with Spain's ambition to host the 2030 World Cup final. Federation officials believe that holding the world crown adds significant weight to their bid to host the tournament's showpiece fixture.
As the reigning champions, Spain now shifts focus to the next cycle and the defense of their title. Retaining De la Fuente provides essential tactical stability as he integrates the next generation of talent. His project faces an immediate test in the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, where Spain will face high-profile matches against England and Croatia.